Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 7094 reviews

What AMANDA SILVA likes about The Anchor Inn:
Wonderful place to stay in the heart of Cowes. It's the ideal spot for a weekend getaway. The room was exceptionally clean with a fantastic shower. The staff were welcoming and kind. We will definitely return for another weekend trip in the near future. View all feedback.

What JWJD1960 doesn't like about The Anchor Inn:
Visited twice in a week for dinner with friends while staying locally. The first visit was great, with service that matched the god menu. The second visit, on a Sunday night, (the pub was not that busy) saw what must have been the B Team in action. The service was poor and disappointing, with incorrect food orders and a level of confusion. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
3.8 ★ from 75 reviews
EstherPoucher
05.09.2024 - 04:31

NEMO AKA Finn) wouldn’t play Hey Ya and he’s an absolute loser : as a paying customer I was DISTRAUGHT that no bangers were played

Sarah
05.09.2024 - 04:31

Had a lovely meal here. Food was really nice and staff were friendly. Prices were reasonable, portion sizes were good (there are 2 menus, main and snack so you...

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Martyn
05.09.2024 - 04:31

Cracking proper little pub! Good beer, good atmosphere. Well worth a visit!!!

Annette
05.09.2024 - 04:31

The staff are always pleasant and the atmosphere is great

Jon
05.09.2024 - 04:31

Been a long time since I've been in here, but it has everything. Live music in an out building enabling you to dine in quieter surroundings at the front where y...

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The reviews for the restaurant are a mixed bag. While some patrons enjoyed the food and had a great experience, others faced issues with the customer service and the quality of certain dishes. It is evident that the restaurant has potential, with good food at reasonable prices and a nice atmosphere. However, improvements are needed in maintaining a warm environment, addressing customer service concerns, and ensuring the consistent quality of all menu items. Overall, the restaurant seems to have a loyal local following but would benefit from addressing these issues to enhance the overall dining experience.

Menu
4.8 ★ from 20 reviews
Mason
13.05.2022 - 15:51

Very busy, even if COVID restrictions were present, we waited a short time for a table and were quite close to the Stables area with a live band, so it was very...

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Louis
13.05.2022 - 15:51

I and my family came by the 24th mai. by dorset tried our luck at the beekeeper in the beautiful girl on the recipe rachel help us for an hour or so impression....

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Jeremy
13.05.2022 - 15:51

Brilliant pub that managed to push us in the last minute. beautiful courtesy staff, fast service and tasty eating.

Sofia
13.05.2022 - 15:51

We have used this pub on our last visit in the i o w so that we in this trip for a fish and chip super that was beautiful, we like this place as there is a grea...

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Bettie
13.05.2022 - 15:51

We came here tired and hungry.The fish and chips were delicious.I liked the pub and bar counter.....

Google
4.4 ★ from 1247 reviews
Thomas
16.12.2023 - 07:20

We wanted food on a monday evening in November and a lot of the restaurants inbcowes where closed. We found this great pub, that did food on the cowes High Stre...

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Mick
16.12.2023 - 07:20

Great place to visit for an inexpensive pub meal, watch a live band on a Saturday night centrally located, opposite Cowes Yacht Haven pedestrian entry exit gate

Bill
16.12.2023 - 07:20

Clean, warm, comfortable with friendly staff and good food. Excellent value and a pleasure to stay. Rooms: Very clean an comfortable Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Locatio...

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Gessica
16.12.2023 - 07:20

Disappointing food. Very bland fish and chips and batter was oily. Staff nice and friendly. Portion was big and we save on the drink special offer of the day bu...

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Amy
16.12.2023 - 07:20

Amazing food! Lovely atmosphere. Staff were very polite. Definitely recommend!! Service: 5 Location: 5

Yelp
3.9 ★ from 7 reviews
Shanti
27.10.2023 - 17:54

We came here on the recommendation of my aunt, as I was in search of an authentically English pubbing experience to kick off my trip. This place did not...

pickem
27.10.2023 - 17:54

Arguably the best pub in Cowes. The staff are very friendly and stock a very full bar, whilst in the backroom Live Acts can be heard most nights of the...

Squaremind
27.10.2023 - 17:54

Nice pub in the middle of Cowes high st, it seems to always have a nice atmosphere. There's a big room at the back where they have live music most nights...

Facebook
4.1 ★ from 795 reviews
Foursquare
3.4 ★ from 46 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 352 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.2 ★ from 1484 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 2166 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 902 reviews

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